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| a condition w/ severe symptoms and a short course |
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| a condition that develops slowly and persists over time |
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| Degeneration/Degenerative Disease |
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| gradual, progressive deterioration of body structure or function over time |
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| a physician's determination of the exstance of disease based on objective and subjective findings. |
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| having elevated temperature |
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| lacking a clearly defined cause |
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| confined to a specific area |
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| harmful, cancerous, or invasive |
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| only visible with the use of a microscope or other magnifying instrument. |
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| state or presence of disease |
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| knowledgeable prediction of the outcome of a disease |
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| continuing increase in the severity of signs and symptoms of a disease |
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| happening repeatedly after a period of inactivity |
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| chief complaint (patient's own statement of what prompted him/her to seek medical attention) |
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| complaints of (patient's description of a symptom) |
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| discontinue or discharge (from present site) |
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| history of present illness |
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